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petallike

petallike

6.1
That has the shape or soft look of a flower petal
  • adjective
  • /ˈpɛtəlˌlaɪk/
translation icon : con forma de pétalo
  • The flower's petallike leaves added a delicate beauty to the garden.

Examples

  • The artist painted petallike patterns in soft pastel shades on the canvas.

  • The flower has a petallike shape.

  • Some fungi produce petallike structures that attract pollinators.

  • These leaves are petallike in their structure.

  • The artist designed a sculpture with a petallike structure, resembling delicate flower petals.

  • In spring, the garden is filled with petallike leaves that add a soft touch to its vibrant colors.

  • The fabric has a petallike pattern that enhances the softness of the dress's appearance.

Synonyms

petal-like
vspetallike
1 4.1

Having the shape and soft feel of a flower petal

is identical in meaning but written without a hyphen
petaloid
vspetallike
  • Specialized
8.8

Like a flower petal in shape or color

is the general everyday descriptive term rather than the technical one

How Petal-Like

petaled
  • US
3.0
petallike
6.1
petalless
8.0

Surface Forms

petallike positive

Morphology

petallike = petal (transparent) = petal + like

The word transparently means 'resembling a petal' by adding the productive English suffix -like to the noun petal.

Etymology

The word petallike comes from petal, the soft, flat part of a flower, and the ending -like meaning 'similar'. So, something petallike looks or feels like a flower petal in shape, texture, or appearance.